Articles filed under Politics
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Say 'yes' to Harper CollegeOct 25, 2008 11:00 pm - Harper College is preparing to embark on a $330 million campaign over 10 years to make major repairs and upgrades to existing buildings on the Palatine campus, plus buil...
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DuPage County Board candidates counting pennies to attract votersOct 25, 2008 11:00 pm - Nearly a year ago, DuPage County was facing an epic revenue shortfall that could have resulted in the loss of hundreds of public safety jobs. But a state-approved sales ...
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Our view of DuPage County referendumsOct 25, 2008 11:00 pm - In this economy, government must do what families are doing: Live within its means and spend only what's necessary. In nine days voters will face measures that can't be ...
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Republicans choose party over country?Oct 25, 2008 11:00 pm - An accusation has been made against Speaker Pelosi that her speech just before the first bailout vote was the reason some House Republicans voted against the bill, there...
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Newcomer seeks Cook County Circuit Court Clerk job from Green PartyOct 25, 2008 11:00 pm - Editor's note: This is the first of three stories about the candidates running for Cook County Circuit Court Clerk - Green Party candidate Paloma Andrade, Democratic...
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Kirk, Bush policies costing too muchOct 25, 2008 11:00 pm - The past weeks have demonstrated very clearly the failed economic policies of the Bush administration which have been consistently supported by Rep. Mark Kirk. In 2001 a...
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Obama and McCain try a little Western swingOct 25, 2008 11:00 pm - RENO, Nev. -- Scrambling to win the West, Democrat Barack Obama mocked John McCain on Saturday for aggressively trying to distance himself from President Bush. McCain to...
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Energy issues divide U.S. Senate candidatesOct 25, 2008 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD - U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin and Republican rival Dr. Steve Sauerberg offer clear distinctions on energy policy, staking out opposing views on requiring higher mi...
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Campaign kids bring energy, fresh perspective to local racesOct 25, 2008 11:00 pm - Homework. Sports. Student council. Hanging with friends. Oh yeah, and campaigning. As a Glenbrook South High School junior, Dillon Waldron's life was busy enough at the ...
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Our view of Lake County referendumsOct 25, 2008 11:00 pm - Everyone has to make tough decisions these days. Things that once seemed necessary - like vacations and home remodeling - don't fit into the budget anymore. As families ...